CVE-2010-4578

Name: CVE-2010-4578
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-12-22T01:00:03.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4578 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Google Chrome before 8.0.552.224 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.343 do not properly perform cursor handling, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead to "stale pointers.". EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Google Chrome before 8.0.552.224 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.343 do not properly perform cursor handling, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead to "stale pointers."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome Os	< 8.0.552.343
Google	Chrome	< 8.0.552.224
Debian	Debian Linux	6.0
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0

References

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=64959Permissions Required
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/12/stable-beta-channel-updates_13.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-05/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42648Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2188Third Party Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201012-01.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45390Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14323Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=64959Permissions Required
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/12/stable-beta-channel-updates_13.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-05/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42648Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2188Third Party Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201012-01.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45390Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14323Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4578?

How severe is CVE-2010-4578?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4578 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4578?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST